By Guillaume K. | Sports journalist
Victor Wembanyama is calling the shots for Spurs this season, and he will do so for years to come. Although it is often very good, it is not yet impeccable. Besides, he was quite hard on himself after the narrow defeat against the Grizzlies this Friday.
Victor Wembanyama’s performance this Friday against the Grizzlies lived up to what he has been showing for several months now. With 31 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks and 2 interceptions, the young pivot was very good in his duel with former Defender of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr.. And then he also released some mind-blowing actionsfor pleasure.
But be careful, not everything was perfect in the Wemby match. Already, his 7 lost balls have necessarily cost his team decisive points, it is something that he will have to improve, just like his 3-point skill. He’s been at half-mast behind the arc for some time, and he thinks he knows the reason for his drop in speed.
Victor Wembanyama destroys himself after Spurs defeat
Because he is his biggest critic, Victor Wembanyama was not kind to himself at the press conference. In particular, he let float the idea that he was responsible for the defeat of his people. The Spurs having had a big lead in the first quarter, the pivot believes that he should have buried the hopes of the Grizzlies.
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I remember having this thought during the first half, when we had our big lead early, I couldn’t kill the Grizzlies’ hopes. That is what I thought. I would have liked to have had a reaction afterwards, because no matter who is in front of us, I have to play the same way, always be as aggressive. I wanted to be as aggressive as possible, like I was playing Giannis or Embiid.
Victor Wembanyama was not really satisfied with his performance, and he even considers himself a little responsible for the defeat of his team this Friday. While his Spurs took a big lead in the first minutes, the Frenchman did not have the aggression necessary to widen this gap and ensure a quieter evening.
He is still young, and he has time to learn how to kill the hopes of his opponents, both in the first and last minutes. And above all, he will learn to approach all his duels as if his life depended on it. The young Frenchman cannot reserve his best efforts only for Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic or Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Victor Wembanyama thinks he could have done better to ensure victory for his team from the first minutes of the evening. It’s up to him to hold back this frustration and learn to be more aggressive when he considers it necessary.
2024-03-23 20:58:34
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